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Earth May Once Have Been Flat, Research by Greek Scientist Shows
A Greek scientist at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has just published new research that claims that the Earth may have been flat billions of years ago.
Dr Dimitris Stamatellos, Reader in Astrophysics at UCLan and co-investigator, said: “We...
Greek News
Cycladic Islands in Greece ‘Threatened by Surge in Tourism’
Tourism development in the Cycladic islands of Greece, and in particular Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, threatens the islands’ integrity, a report by Europa Nostra finds.
Europa Nostra is a pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, representing citizens' organizations that work on...
Culture
Turkey Set to Turn Iconic Chora Byzantine Church Into Mosque
After Hagia Sophia, Turkey is about to turn the iconic Chora Church in Istanbul into a mosque, according to a Yeni Safak newspaper report.
The Chora Church, Kariye in Turkish, which functioned as a museum for seventy-nine years, will open...
Greek News
Sophia, Most Famous Humanoid AI Robot, Tours Athens
Sophia, the globally renowned humanoid AI robot, recently toured Athens and was captured in a photograph against the backdrop of the Acropolis.
Sophia, whose name means ‘wisdom’ in Greek, participated in a technology and information event organized by companies from...
Archaeology
4,500-Year-Old Sumerian Palace Discovered in Iraq Desert
A Sumerian palace discovered recently in modern-day Iraq dates back 4,500 years and is considered to contain the key to understanding one of the first civilizations in human history.
Since 2015, a team of British Museum-affiliated archaeologists has been excavating...
Diaspora
The Greeks Who Took Over Miami’s Hospitality Industry
The Greeks of Miami make up a vibrant community that includes many entrepreneurs excelling in the bar and restaurant business; raising the standards of hospitality in South Florida.
Since the economic crisis that hit Greece in the 2010s, many Greeks...
Business
Greece Ranked Among Top Countries for Digital Nomads
Greece has been listed in the top 38 countries that are best suited for digital nomads, according to the Digital Nomad Visa Index.
Greece has been ranked 28th out of the 38 countries considered the best places for digital nomads...
Ancient Greece
AI Deciphers 2,000 Greek Letters From Vesuvius-Damaged Herculaneum Scrolls
With the help of AI, a team of tech-savvy students has successfully deciphered over 2,000 Greek letters from an ancient scroll in Herculaneum that was damaged during the Vesuvius eruption nearly 2,000 years ago.
Experts see this discovery in ancient...
Crime
13-Year-Old Girl Raped by Migrants in Front of Boyfriend Shocks Italy
Italian officials have condemned the alleged rape of a 13-year-old Italian girl by seven Egyptian migrants in Sicily. The young girl's boyfriend was reportedly forced to watch as two of the migrants assaulted her.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini...
Diaspora
Greek Adoptee in US Discovers Biological Father After 63 Years
A Greek adoptee in the US eventually discovered the identity of his biological father after 63 years thanks to the Eftychia Project.
The Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance and support free of charge to Greek adoptees searching for...
Greek News
Discover Your Greek Roots by Typing Your Surname
A search engine is promising to identify the region of Greece one may come from by simply typing one's Greek surname.
Once the name is typed in Greek, a map of the country appears with the regions where the particular...
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious Minoan ‘Snake Goddess’ of Crete
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Since the discovery of the so-called Minoan ‘Snake Goddesses,’ it has been debated whether British archaeologist Arthur Evans' ideas and overstatements about Minoan culture were right. Contemporary research focuses on whether there was polytheism in Minoan Crete and what...
Culture
Hidden in the Basement: The Last Artisans of Psiri, Athens
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Psiri is one of the most central neighborhoods in Athens—that means lots of tourists wandering throughout the streets in a sort of theme park. But one can randomly come across traditional workshops.
By Xavier Sole Salvat
Most people just follow the...
Environment
Halcyon Days: Spring Appears in the Middle of Winter in Greece
With temperatures expected to rise to around 75°F (24°C) this week, Greece will be in the midst of the unique phenomenon known as the Halcyon Days, or Alkyonides Days, allowing for a feel of summer in the midst of...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Wine Cup Belonging to Athenian Statesman Pericles
A wine cup believed to belong to ancient Greek politician Pericles discovered in 2014 is the highlight of the Epigraphical Museum in Athens.
The cup was discovered in an ancient tomb during excavations for the foundations of a new building...